Mike Griggs

Mike Griggs

Mike Griggs is a veteran digital content creator and technical writer. For nearly 30 years, Mike has been creating digital artwork, animations and VR elements for multi-national companies and world-class museums. Mike has been a writer for 3D World Magazine and Creative Bloq for over 10 years, where he has shared his passion for demystifying the process of digital content creation.

Articles by: Mike Griggs

Camera aperture components

A beginner's guide to camera aperture

By Mike Griggs published

3D Create convincing image blends with this 3D guide.

OctaneRender: A beginner's guide

By Mike Griggs published

3D Get to grips with this physically accurate render engine.

A beginner's guide to using camera lenses

By Mike Griggs published

3D Learn all you need to know about cameras and lenses in 3D software.

Switch from Mac to Windows: A 3D artist's guide

By Mike Griggs published

Hardware Want to switch to Windows? Here's what you need to know.

A beginner's guide to displacement and bump maps

By Mike Griggs published

3D See how these maps can give your 3D models extra relief and detail.

The best new 3D tools for 2019

By Mike Griggs published

3D The new (or newly updated) kit that should be in your toolbox this year.

How to render realistic transparent surfaces

By Mike Griggs published

3D Creating transparent surfaces is tricky; here's how to get it right.

Model luminous 3D surfaces with these texture tips

By Mike Griggs last updated

3D Master CG lighting with this advice for luminous surfaces.

iMac on a desk by the window at home

The expert guide to working from home

By Mike Griggs last updated

Career Make home-working a success for you and your clients.

3D sphere with a metallic texture pattern

Model 3D textures quickly with Normal maps

By Mike Griggs published

3D Master the basics of Normal map modelling with these quick tips.

A model car made in Modo 12

Modo 12 review

By Mike Griggs published

3D The subdivision polygon modeller just about keeps up with the competition with this upgrade.

Get started with Diffuse

By Mike Griggs published

3D Give your 3D objects an extra layer of realism with our introduction to Diffuse properties.

Substance Painter 2018 review

By Mike Griggs published

3D Will this update help the texture-painting software win even more users?

Illuminate your 3D work with Dome lights

By Mike Griggs published

3D Dome lights are one of the best ways to light a scene realistically.

Anima 3 review

Anima 3 review

By Mike Griggs last updated

3D Anima 3 gives a refined and easy-to-master workflow for populating 3D scenes with AI-driven people.

3D scene of people walking around a sleek office complex

Create complex crowd scenes easily with Anima

By Mike Griggs last updated

3D Explore this handy standalone tool for adding people to scenes.

4 easy steps to improve your render

By Mike Griggs published

Vertex speaker Mike Griggs shows you his simple workflow.

Master the Bridge tool

By Mike Griggs published

3D Vertex speaker Mike Griggs shows you how to get to grips with this fundamental 3D tool.

How snapping works in 3D apps

By Mike Griggs published

3D Struggling for precision in your 3D work? See how snapping can help you.

How to create a Redshift Proxy in Cinema 4D

By Mike Griggs published

3D Speed up your 3D workflow and reduce your computational load.

How to sculpt in Cinema 4D

By Mike Griggs published

3D Learn to use this powerful 3D modelling tool's Sculpt workflow in six simple steps.

Top new tools for 3D artists this July

By Mike Griggs published

3D Check out the latest announcements for digital artists.

10 great new tools for 3D artists this June

By Mike Griggs published

3D Summer has arrived, and so have a whole load of great new tools for digital artists.

10 great new tools for 3D artists in May

By Mike Griggs published

3D Check out the latest updates and new features available for digital artists this month.

10 trends, tools, and tech updates you should know about

By Mike Griggs published

3D We round up all the must-know news and groundbreaking trends from NAB 2017.